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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Clearwater Paper's Enterprise Value is $608 Mil.
Clearwater Paper's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-54 Mil. Therefore, Clearwater Paper's EV-to-FCF for today is -11.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clearwater Paper's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CLW'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3396.71 Med: 6.72 Max: 625.33
Current: -11.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Clearwater Paper was 625.33. The lowest was -3396.71. And the median was 6.72.
CLW's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 143
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 15.55
vs CLW: -11.28
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Clearwater Paper's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Clearwater Paper's share price for today is $16.82.
Clearwater Paper's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.540.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Clearwater Paper EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Clearwater Paper EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Clearwater Paper EV-to-FCF vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Clearwater Paper's current Enterprise Value is $608 Mil.
Clearwater Paper's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-54 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Clearwater Paper (CLW) has a EV-to-FCF of -11.28 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #999999 out of 143 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Clearwater Paper's EV-to-FCF too high?
Clearwater Paper's current EV-to-FCF is -11.28. Based on the distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #999999 out of 143 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clearwater Paper has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearwater Paper's EV-to-FCF compare to MERC and ITP?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #999999 out of 143 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Clearwater Paper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.55. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Forest Products companies is 15.55, based on 143 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearwater Paper's current EV-to-FCF is -11.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clearwater Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearwater Paper (CLW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.73, compared to a current price of $16.82 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -11.28. Clearwater Paper's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (CLW), the current EV-to-FCF is -11.28 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Clearwater Paper (CLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearwater Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.82 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.73.
GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLW:
EV-to-FCF: -11.28
GF Value™: $37.73 vs. price of $16.82 (55.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clearwater Paper Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and supplier of Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) paperboard packaging products. The company products includes: SBS paperboard which is a premium paperboard grade that is frequently used to produce folding cartons, food service, commercial printing items. It generates maximum revenue from Pulp and Paperboard segment. Company operate in United States and have globalized access too. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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